S36 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Hole House Lane, 0.2km from Shay House in Stocksbridge. Administratively it sits within Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward and the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S36 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00041296 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLE HOUSE LANE, S36 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLE HOUSE LANE, S36 1BS.
378
47
£ 36,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S36 1BS — age 47, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £140k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 24.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S36 1BS. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 133,250
4 sales · Mean £ 179,625
Terraced
£ 154,000
2 sales · Mean £ 154,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S36 1BS has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Stocksbridge High School
Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School
Stocksbridge Junior School
Royd Nursery and Infant School
Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Intake 11 (Intake Developments Ltd)0.8 km
- Barkers News0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.4 km
- Majeed Bros0.9 km
- Brook Bakery0.1 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Red Grouse - Samuel Smith0.5 km
- The Butchers Hook Stocksbridge0.3 km
- Friendship Hotel0.3 km
- St Anns Catholic Social Club0.9 km
- Boxed Off0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Stocksbridge Rugby Club Changing Room & Playing Field0.9 km
- Intenso Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Dream Taste Pizza0.3 km
- Argent Catering Solutions Ltd.0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Spar Supermarket0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Coop Food Market0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Bangin Burgers0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Shelley's Fish & Chips0.2 km
- The Greek0.3 km
- Flames0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penistone5.2 km
- Silkstone Common6.7 km
- Dodworth8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hole House Lane/Whitwell Crescent0.0 km
- Hole House Lane/Whitwell Crescent0.0 km
- Shay House Lane/Shay Road0.1 km
- Shay House Lane/Linden Crescent0.2 km
- Hole House Lane/Manchester Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S361BS · Data under Open Government Licence